The successful deployment of drones to help secure South Africa’s borders and curb illegal crossings over the Easter holiday stands as further testament to the Department of Home Affairs’ (DHA) vision of becoming a digital-first institution for enhanced service delivery and tackling pressing challenges through innovation.
It is well within the powers of the South African Revenue Services (SARS) to limit a taxpayer’s right to travel outside the Republic. A section in the Tax Administration Act (TAA) has a provision whereby a senior SARS official can even require for “the taxpayer to surrender his or her passport to SARS”.
Former home affairs director-general Dr Mavuso Msimang will chair a newly appointed immigration advisory board (IAB) to guide government policy. He recently led the Operation Vulindlela review of the visa system, was a co-founder of the African Parks Network and previously held senior positions in SA Tourism and the State IT Agency (Sita).
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber announced a welcome and timeous reprieve to foreign nationals with pending waivers, long-term visas and appeal applications, submitted in South Africa to travel and remain in the country with specific conditions, just days before the current concession comes to an end.
As the 31 March 2025 deadline for the current Department of Home Affairs (DHA) concession approaches, many foreign nationals with pending visa and appeal applications are anxiously awaiting news. However, there is growing optimism that Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, will announce another extension—continuing his track record of protecting valid visa holders while […]
South Africa’s Critical Skills Work Visa offers skilled professionals an opportunity to work in the country in occupations with a shortage of local expertise. This visa, akin to other global work permits, targets sectors vital to economic growth and development.
Prominent South African business figures are stepping up to the task in chairing several working groups of the B20, consisting of captains of industry across the globe, who will in the run up to the G20 Summit in November, formulate recommendations ensuring business has a voice at the highest levels of international economic governance.
In the first three months after the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) introduced the new Points-Based system (PBS) to streamline the processing of Critical Skills and General Work Visa applications, the success of this transparent points scale in objectively determining applicant eligibility, is already noticeable. Phindiwe Mbhele, Director of Corporate Accounts at DHA, said since the […]
South Africa’s imminent implementation of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, as announced in the State of the Nation Address (SONA), will allow a full digital visa application process, ensuring a quick and effective turnaround time for travellers coming for short-term visits. This will help boost tourism numbers which have not yet recovered to pre-COVID-19 […]
How Home Affairs’ Immigration Reforms Could Drive SA’s Growth in 2025 Since the Government of National Unity (GNU) was formed in July 2024, consumer and business confidence picked up, and many global leaders see the creation of the GNU as positive and a sign of stability. There is also improved sentiment towards South Africa and […]
Border Security Drones Mark Another Digital Win for Home Affairs02/05/2025 - 09:01
SARS invokes Sections in Tax Law to make your worst fears come true – Judge confirms Constitutional Validity02/05/2025 - 08:50
Immigration advisory board to advise home affairs on policy01/05/2025 - 08:50
Another Welcome Reprieve for Applicants Awaiting Home Affairs Visa Outcomes01/05/2025 - 08:26
Home Affairs Minister expected to extend concession protecting valid visa holders who await pending outcomes01/05/2025 - 08:18